Publication - Agreement
Acute Oncology Service (AOS) in NHS Scotland: principles
Lays out the agreed key principles that underpin an effective Acute Oncology Service (AOS) in NHS Scotland and outlines the clinical standards and proposed outcome measures against which services can be developed and monitored.
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| Title: | Principles of an Acute Oncology Service (AOS) in NHS Scotland |
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| Date: | 22 November 2022 |
| Version: | 1.3 |
| Owner: | National AOS Short Life Working Group (S Teahan, Chair) |
Review
| Version | Date | Author(s) | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 03 Nov 2021 | T Cole | Initial Draft developed (from GM Acute Oncology Service Recommendations) |
| 0.2 | 08 Nov 2021 | T Cole | Additional information added and updates to order/formatting. |
| 0.3 | 21 Dec 2021 | T Cole | Update following SLWG input. |
| 0.4 | 31 Dec 2021 | T Cole | Minor update – questions for SLWG |
| 0.5 | 20 Jan 2022 | T Cole | Update following SLWG Discussion (10/01/22) |
| 0.6 | 03 Feb 2022 | T Cole | Update to final draft following review |
| 0.7 | 22 Feb 2022 | K Connor/T Cole | Update following SLWG discussion (14/02/22) |
| 1.0 | 07 Mar 2022 | T Cole | Final document prepared for submission to NCRG |
| 1.1 | 18 Mar 2022 | T Cole | Minor Update following NCRG review |
| 1.2 | 12 May 2022 | T Cole | SLWG minor change. |
| 1.3 | 22 Nov 2022 | T Cole | Updated for accessibility purposes, inclusion of Appendices 4 and 5. |
Document Approval
| Name | Role | Date |
|---|---|---|
| National Acute Oncology Service Short Life Working Group | Development of Key Principles of the AOS | 12/05/2022 |
| Scottish Cancer Oversight Committee (NCRG) | Advisory/approval/agreement | 18/03/2022 |
Audience:
This document has been written by the National Acute Oncology Service Short Life Working Group (see Appendix 1) for consideration of Scottish Government to set out agreed principles for Acute Oncology Services in Scotland.
Acknowledgement:
Grateful thanks are extended to the Greater Manchester, Eastern Mid-Cheshire Acute Oncology Board for permission to utilise their guidance “Acute Oncology Service Recommendations” to inform development of this document.
Contact
Email: cancerpolicyteam@gov.scot
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